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harsh (taste, feeling, etc.); acrid; pungent; astringent
sharp (language, question, etc.); biting; harsh
nasty; gross; disgusting; brutal
awesome; amazing; incredible; cool
この動画の内容がえぐい。
The content of this video is extreme.
この野菜はえぐい味がする。
This vegetable has a harsh taste.
味がえぐくて食べられない。
It's too harsh to eat.